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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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